South Africa: monthly household robbery 2023

In 2023, the number of households that experienced robberies was approximately 1.4 million. The months of June, July, and December experienced the highest theft incidents, with 191,000, 154,000 and 146,000 reports, respectively. June and July are reported as the months which provides the most hours of darkness, and this allows criminals more time to break in and enter homes without being detected so easily. December is the month when most South Africans decide to go away on holiday, leaving their homes at risk for a potential break-in.

Monthly number of households that experienced robbery in South Africa in 2023 (in 1,000s)

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Release date

August 2023

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Region

South Africa

Survey time period

2023

Number of respondents

Approximately 41,976,000

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)

Supplementary notes

Important information stated by the source: "Purpose: While the GPSJS cannot replace police statistics, it can be a rich source of information that will assist in the planning of crime prevention as well as provide a more holistic picture of crime in South Africa. The data can be used for the development of policies and strategies, as well as for crime prevention and public education programs. Data collection is from April of the current year to March of the following year, and the reference period is the 12 months preceding the interview date. The focus of this report is to outline the experience of a type of crime at household and individual levels, as well as individual feelings of safety.

Scope of survey: The target population of the survey consists of all private households in all nine provinces of South Africa and residents in workers’ hostels. The survey does not cover other collective living quarters such as students’ hostels, old-age homes, hospitals, prisons, and military barracks, and is therefore only representative of non-institutionalized and non-military persons or households in South Africa."

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